We love to cook. We love good food. So why do people claiming to understand our passion give us Chili's gift cards, elf aprons and used chocolate body paint? It's not their fault, really. They just need a little help. That's why, this holiday season, we've done the dirty work for you and lovingly crafted five, ready-to-forward-email foodie gift guidelines for your friends and family. And while we can't fix your uncle's mouth breathing or your best friend's self-destructive dating habits, at least we can help to ensure they get you a decent gift this year.
Dear Foodie Gift Giver,
As you know, your foodie friend/relative is a wonderful person and deserves a gift worthy of his/her wonderfulness. Please use these gentle reminders as gift-giving guidelines and feel free to thank us in the comment section below. Happy holidays, Phoenix New Times
3. Uni-Task Disasters: Giving a foodie a gadget that does one thing only is like giving someone who makes furniture a screwdriver and IKEA gift card. You're not making things easier, you're killin' the buzz. To you, south-of-the-border-style cooking may mean a quesadilla maker, margarita machine and an avocado slicer; but to a foodie, we're happy with the pans, blender, and knives we already own. And leave the popcorn makers and electric wine chillers for the SkyMall junkies; we're staying clean.